After two full days of debate, the House has approved legislation that would change how many Vermonters get their health care coverage beginning in 2014.
House members considered and rejected more than a dozen amendments before voting 88-to-38 in favor. The vote was largely along party lines. Most Democrats voted for it, most Republicans voted against it.
The legislation would create a new consumer marketplace exchange where individuals and all small businesses would be required to purchase their policies.
Federal subsidies will be available for individuals with incomes less than $45,000 a year, and for households with incomes of less than $92,000.
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/93540/house-approves-plan-to-create-health-exchanges-for/
Hat Tip: Vermont Public Radio
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